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TodayMay 10
TomorrowMay 11
from $129
MonMay 12
from $118
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Next departures to Plovdiv

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Plovdiv
    Destination location: Plovdiv Train Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Hbf
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Plovdiv
    Destination location: Plovdiv Train Station
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 11 at
    Departure city: Cologne
    Departure location: Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
    Arrival time: May 13 at
    Destination city: Plovdiv
    Destination location: Plovdiv Train Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Plovdiv.

Average Price$97 - $211Average Duration1d 11h
42kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Average Price$97 - $209Average Duration1d 19h
40kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Cologne to Plovdiv

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Plovdiv. The journey takes about 1 day, 11 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $97, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3bus per day
1d 11hAverage Duration
$97Cheapest ticket
42kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Plovdiv: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$127
Average bus trip duration1d 11h
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure9:55am
Distance1037 miles (1672 km)
Latest bus departure11:35pm

Cologne to Plovdiv Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Plovdiv was searched and found on May 12, 2025 with a price of $118

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Plovdiv, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $118 to $129 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Plovdiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $118 which is on 2025-05-12.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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